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Varanasi is a city on the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) in Uttar Pradesh, 320
kilometres (200 mi) southeast of the state capital, Lucknow. It is the
holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism, and
played an important role in the development of Buddhism. Some Hindus believe
that death at Varanasi brings salvation. It is one of the oldest
continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. Varanasi
is also known as the favourite city of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva as it has
been mentioned in the Rigveda that this city at older times was known as
Kashi or "Shiv ki Nagri".
Varanasi is
the spiritual capital of India. Scholarly books have been written in the
city, including the Ramcharitmanas of Tulsidas. Today there is a temple of
his namesake in the city, the Tulsi Manas Mandir. Varanasi is often referred
to as "the city of temples", "the holy city of India", "the religious
capital of India", "the city of shiva", "the city of learning", and "the
oldest living city on earth."
Varanasi
Attractions
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is arguably the most famous of all Hindu temples
and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar
Pradesh, India, the holiest existing place of Hindus, where at least
once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, and if possible, also
pour the remains of cremated ancestors into the River Ganges.
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Dashashwamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges River. It
is located close to "Vishwanath
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Man Mandir Observatory
The palace
Man Mahal, popularly known as Man Mandir is located adjacent to the
famous Dashashvamedh ghat hardly five kilometres from Varanasi railway
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Ramnagar Fort
The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India. It is
located near the Ganga River on its eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi
Ghat. |
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